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Packing for Alaska; Or, How's the Weather Up There?

The Alaska cruise season is underway, and if you're anything like my wife -- all set to take her first Alaska cruise this very week -- there's one big question distressing your soul:…

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5 Rail Pairs for Day-Tripping Globetrotters

In Europe high-speed trains and historical legacies make for a wide range of quick getaways, and here in the US, Amtrak has a few tricks up its sleeve, too.

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Skip the Vacation Gridlock with Amtrak's Hot New Codes for Summer

Nationwide discount codes are back, lowering the price of rail travel everywhere from Sacramento to South Beach. And as usual, we've got the scoop for you to help you plan your spring…

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Book the Balearics for Beaches and Nightlife

Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca make up Spain's Balearic Islands, one of the most popular beach destinations in the world -- and they're known as much for their nightlife as their golden…

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Stranded at Sea with Just the Shirt on My Back: A Lost Luggage Saga

I dodged the bullet for ten years as a professional travel writer, but it had to happen eventually: I was about to board a ship for several days at sea, and my luggage was nowhere to…

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How Old is Your Cruiseship? Does it Matter?

What does it take to keep a vessel ship shape for as long as possible? To find out, we had a chat with a leading Norwegian ship architect and expert.

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Backpacking, Buses and More Cheap Ways to See Europe

For college students, the summer starts early and ends earlier. But that -- along with many breaks throughout the year -- is the perk of higher education. Now is the time to plan your…

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How to Skywalk Above the Grand Canyon

Anyone willing to pay $75 can gaze into the Canyon as none have done before -- but will this destroy the national park?

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Ports of Call: From Favorite Excursions to Lousy Layovers

There are those that take a cruise mainly because of the ports it stops at. The rest of you just want to be on a ship. In the spirit of going somewhere, we decided to have a little…

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10 Wishes for the Cruise Ship of the Future

What if I were asked to come up with some improvements to the standard cruise template? What would I add to make the cruise experience just a little snazzier, hipper, and more…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

One Europe, One Train Ticket: Rail Service Takes a Step Forward

First they got rid of the money, all those francs and deutschmarks. Now you're going to be able to buy a train ticket from Paris to Vienna -- with unified timetables, signage and…

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People Pods Escape Japan, Spread to Mainland Asia, Europe and the United States

Save some money, but don't forget to duck your head: Japanese capsule hotels are providing budget beds in Malaysia, and New York and London are next.

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The 50th Anniversary Arthur Frommer Interview

In celebration of Frommer's guidebooks first 50 years, the legendary travel guide writer talks about how it all began and the special moments along the way.

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Costa Marina: a European Cruise, No Matter the Itinerary

There are different ways to explore the Far East by sea, but Genoa-based Costa Cruises caters to a pan-European clientele. By the end of a recent round-trip out of Singapore I was…

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How to Spa: Answers to Questions You're Afraid to Ask

We've taken all your unasked questions to the experts, everything from how much to tip to what the therapist is really thinking when youÂ?re naked on the massage table.

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How to Have a Home Away from Home in Europe

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Royal Round-Up: New Ships, Programs and Philanthropy from Royal Caribbean

When you just keep growing, you're bound to generate a lot of newsworthy sound-bites. Royal Caribbean International is almost the definition of cruise growth, and this week they've…

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Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Best of Small Ship Cruises

Though we like all ships, we loooove the small ones best. They're intimate, personal and able to navigate remote waterways and small yachty harbors that mega ships can only dream about.

Article / Hotels

Your Couch or Mine? Hospitality Exchanges Make Backpacking Even Cheaper

Web-based hospitality exchanges let budget travelers and cultural immersion junkies see a destination in a new way and return the favor when they're back at home.

Article / Packages

Five Fine Flyaways: New Air-Inclusive Packages at Penny-Wise Prices

Take advantage of these combos that include -- at a minimum -- your air and hotel (some include rail travel, meals and more). Destinations include Orlando, Eastern Canada, Antigua in…

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The Rubdown in Chocolate Town: Spa Time in Hershey PA

The Mediterranean-style 232-room Hotel Hershey is set on a hill overlooking town. As old-world as the hotel is, it's managed to be edgy too, marrying the must-have spa concept with the…

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Prices Head South of the Border on Packages and Planes all Across Mexico

Mexico is a perennially popular destination -- just don't go there in the dead heat of the summer because it's hot, hot, hot. Those seeking a fiesta may want their travel to coincide…

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System Icon Yosemite in the Balance

The park plan allows for new construction at a lodge and new road construction to fix a decades old bottleneck on the only road which leads out of the valley near Yosemite Falls. A…

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A Briefing on the World of Sustainable Travel and Ecotourism

Here's a quick rundown of how to travel with minimal impact on the planet -- and the companies and resources to help you do so.

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Great Meals, Shopping and Antiques in . . . Atlantic City?

It had been at least three years since I'd ventured down the Garden State Parkway towards Atlantic City (AC). Of course I was curious to revisit several casinos and see first hand what…